Glide over the glistening waters of the Pampa River in a shikara—a locally designed and crafted wooden boat—as you begin from the quaint village of Champakulam, all the way to Changanassery. The first stop in this journey is the Museum of the Venerable Thomas Kurialacherry, the first bishop of the Archdiocese of Changanassery.

The village tour then takes you through the local produce market, bustling with life, liveliness, and commerce. Next, you are guided to a boat shelter, where you will observe the sheer size and complex craftsmanship of a Snake boat – the vehicle of the famed Moolam Boat race, one of Kerala’s many traditional boat races.

The local church—known for its ceiling murals and a unique festival tradition—awaits you next. Soak in stories of this house of worship, immerse yourself in the accounts of the village, and watch a variety of birds take flight, as you walk through jeweled green paddy fields, and stroll on river banks lined by towering coconut trees.

As the sun sets and lends the river and skies a warm golden glow, the shikara takes you back to Kurialacherry House.